Lifebuilder Bible Studies

The Psalms show us how to relate to God as we pray our doubt, fears and anger. They show us how to respond to God in praise. Here we find the best ...

Sometimes hope becomes so real that it's almost tangible.But at other times--especially when tragedy or hardship intrudes--you wonder whether your ...

You can't change the fact that you are getting older. And, indeed, you may not want to! Age brings many gifts and opportunities for continued growt...

Jesus made some sweeping claims for himself - outrageous but true! This study guide examines the 'I am' statements, mainly from the Gospel of John....

Lydia shows us how to influence the people around us. Elizabeth's life challenges us to care for others. Other women like Herodias and Sapphira war...

Everyone loves a good story, but the parables of Jesus are a special kind of story. They sneak up on us, catching us off guard. The familiar sudden...

We all go through times of trouble and suffering. Sometimes we look at our lives or our world and wonder what good could possibly come out of it. T...

For some Christians, listening to God is a constant inner tuning to nudges from the Spirit as we go about our day: eat this, say that, read this, p...

What does it mean to seek first the kingdom in our relationships, values, ambitions, finances and commitment to God? Jesus' answer to these questio...

We all want a faith that won't let us down in times of trouble or loss, uncertainty or fear. A faith that can pull us through the worst - and best...

Don Baker begins this guide by saying, "God has given me free will, and while I appreciate his confidence in my ability to choose, there are times ...

We pray for our own needs and for the needs of others. We pray in the face of conflict, and we pray for forgiveness. And we can learn how to pray b...

Do angels have wings and fly?Do they protect us from accidents?Will we become angels?Stories featuring angels are becoming increasingly popular. An...

Christian communities under attack; culture competitive and over-sexualised; marriage and family life breaking down; a confusion of spiritual ideol...

We all long for a full, rich satisfying life. But how do we fill up the empty places in our soul? How can we quench our thirst for something deeper...

A permissive society, a power-hungry people, a nation without God – Daniel's situation in Babylon sounds something like our own.In the midst of sec...

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control — these are the characteristics described as the fruit of...

Ask a woman about love and you are likely to hear about heartbreak. Ask about her identity, and shame and frustration leak out. Ask about rest and ...

"I've learned I have to depend on Jesus for everything." That is what a friend going through a rough time said to us. It was an extreme statement. ...

This revised title features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a "now or later" sectio...

In every age people have felt sure that the book of Revelation described events in their time. As nations arm themselves for war, we think of Arma...

"How have you been?" a friend asks. "Busy," we say. Much of our busyness is necessary to our survival or to the wellbeing of others and ourselves. ...

Each of us is unique. And each one of us has been invited by God to participate in his kingdom work. Yet many times we hesitate to serve, uncertain...

Abraham gives us an unforgettable portrait of faith. Daniel is a classic example of holiness. And through her willingness to risk her own life, Est...